Hermann Lotze books in order
German philosopher
- Lived
- 1817–1881
- Country
- Kingdom of Saxony
- Books
- 11
Hermann Lotze published 6 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Outlines of Psychology (1880).
Updated September 2026
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Outlines of Psychology
Hermann Lotze's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Outlines of Psychology (1880)
Microcosmus (1885)
Outlines of Practical Philosophy (1885)
Outlines of the Philosophy of Religion (1885)
Outlines of Logic and of Encyclopaedia of Philosophy (1887)
Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion (1903)
Other books in order
Logic (1884)
Metaphysic (1884)
System of Philosophy (1884)
Outlines of Aesthetics (1886)
Outlines of Metaphysics: Dictated Portions of the Lectures of Hermann Lotze (1893)
About Hermann Lotze
Rudolf Hermann Lotze was a German philosopher and logician. He also had a medical degree and was well versed in biology. He argued that if the physical world is governed by mechanical laws and relations, then developments in the universe could be explained as the functioning of a world mind. His medical studies were pioneering works in scientific psychology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hermann Lotze FAQ
- How many books has Hermann Lotze written?
- Hermann Lotze published 6 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hermann Lotze's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Outlines of Psychology.
- What is Hermann Lotze's last book?
- Outlines of Psychology (1880).
- What is Hermann Lotze's most famous book?
- Outlines of Psychology (1880) is Hermann Lotze's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.